Determining Your College Budget: Affordability vs. What You’re Willing to Pay

This article is sponsored by College Ave Student Loans, dedicated to helping students and families pay for higher education.  One...

Money Management for Teenagers

As a mom, I’m learning that “the money talk” with teenagers is about more than money—it’s about family values and...

An Ivy League Journey: From Yale to Medical School

This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow....

Amusing Reasons Why Students Rejected Colleges

A parent in our Paying for College 101 FB Group recently asked the community for some of the most “interesting”...

Showing Demonstrated Interest in a College Helps Prevent Being Labeled a “Stealth Applicant”

There’s nothing secretive about applying to college. So, what do admissions officers mean when they refer to some students as...

Our Family’s Direct-Admit Nursing Program Journey

A parent shares how her student got into several direct-admit nursing programs that offered merit and financial aid.